Pekin Community Leader Dies

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By WEEK Producer

Story Published: Nov 3, 2009 at 6:54 PM CDT

Story Updated: Nov 3, 2009 at 7:31 PM CDT

A well known Pekin businessman and community leader has died.

Dean Bacon passed away Monday. Friends say Bacon died of a heart attack while on a riding lawnmower.

He was a former Pekin police officer. Bacon was also a longtime member of the District 108 School Board. He was also a board member of the Pekin Boys and Girls club as once ran for Mayor.

He owned Maurie's, a book and candy store in downtown Pekin, famous for its' caramel apples.

Dean Bacon was 58–years old.

Wednesday, Nov 4 at 5:01 PM Karen Elliott wrote ...

Our thoughts and prayers to Ann and the rest of the family.

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Wednesday, Nov 4 at 11:48 AM Honesty wrote ...

RIP Deano, you always spoke from your heart. I'll miss your ribbing!

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